Will my tourist eVisa be approved before my flight on Sunday?

Nov 22, 2024
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Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Feeling nervous. Applied for a two week tourist eVisa 11 days ago. Return tickets already purchased (as required prior to visa application). Due to fly Sunday morning. But the application is still pending. Does the immigration give approvals on weekends? Or am I better off trying to reschedule my flights?
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The user is anxious about their pending tourist eVisa application, submitted 11 days prior to a scheduled flight, as the approval has not yet been received. They seek clarification on whether visa approvals can be granted over weekends and whether they should consider rescheduling flights.
Calvin **********
I’m guessing your not an Aussie but

If you have an Australian Passport, you don’t have to apply.
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
On my fourth visit this year I was told by an immigration supervisor at Suvanabhumi that I was using the visa exempt system too frequently and that I must apply for an e-visa in the future
Brian *********
@Michael *******
this is good information to share. Exempt use seems to be very inconstant.
Brandon ************
Immigration doesn't process visa applications. The embassy that you applied is who processes your application.
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks... I already tried contacting the Sydney consulate but they don't take telephone visa inquiries and they have not replied to my email.
Tod *********
@Michael *******
you wait it out and hope it's approved before you fly in
Graeme ******
Michael I have typically purchased my flight tickets after gaining the visa. The visa application asks for your flight details which you can get from the flight company, choose the flight you would be looking to use, take a note of the flight number and use that in the application, don't actually purchase until the visa is approved
Norm *********
@Graeme *****
and if the flight is filled when you get the visa what do you then do ???
Graeme ******
@Norm ********
just get another flight that suits you
Norm *********
I don’t have any issues just trying to help, have been doing this for over 10 years never an issue with embassy or immigration. Easy to get extension stamped
Wolf ******
@Norm ********
you book another flight. The e-visa is valid for 90 days (is a multi-entry visa) and each time you enter within these 90 days, you will be stamped in for 60 days.

You don't must use the flight you mentioned.
Scott *******
@Norm ********
Once you get the visa it doesn't matter. You can enter on any flight.
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I was required to submit documents detailing flights and accomodation before the application could progress. I'm not sure if this procedure has been updated since you last used it... or I was misinterpreting the requirement
Tod *********
@Michael *******
you usually just show a tentative booking or a flight number,
Graeme ******
@Michael *******
I have used evisa earlier this year and just used the flight numbers of the flights I intended using without purchasing the tickets, I never uploaded any tickets just specified the carrier and the valid flight numbers I only uploaded the first hotel I was planning on using. I would suggest you have done what you think they are asking. My visa was approved 👌
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